When you’re choosing a tipper van for your business, getting the right specification is essential. It’s not just about payload and tipping capacity — you also need to consider how you’ll carry the tools, equipment and accessories that keep your business moving.
For many operators, a tipper with additional storage can provide the ideal combination of load-carrying capability and practicality.
One solution worth considering is a tipper van with a toolpod.
Why Choose a Tipper with a Toolpod?
Tippers are designed for demanding work, making them a popular choice across construction, landscaping, groundworks, highways and other industries.
However, operators often need to carry much more than the material in the tipping body. Tools, machinery, PPE, fixings and other equipment can all take up valuable space.
Traditionally, a crewcab tipper has been a popular way of solving this problem. The rear seating area can be converted to provide additional storage for tools and equipment.
But there is a growing challenge when it comes to sourcing crewcab chassis.
The Challenge of Finding a Crewcab Tipper
Many manufacturers have reduced or discontinued crewcab versions of their commercial vehicle chassis. For those that are still available, production can be limited, making the right crewcab tipper harder to find.
So, what’s the alternative?
A tipper with a toolpod can provide the additional storage you need, without relying on a crewcab chassis.
A Practical Alternative: The Tipper Toolpod
By building the tipper on a longer-bodied chassis, a toolpod can be fitted between the cab and the tipping body. This creates a dedicated storage area while retaining the useful load space of the tipper body.
Toolpods are typically built to cab height with a varying widths from 500-1200mm made from solid material and locking giving operators convenient access to their tools and equipment when working on site.
The Benefits of a Tipper Toolpod
Choosing a tipper with an integrated toolpod can offer a number of advantages:
More Storage for Your Equipment
Keep tools, accessories and other essential equipment securely stored and separate from the tipping load.
Easy Access on Site
Lockable side-access doors make it quick and convenient to reach the equipment you use regularly.
Keep Your Tipping Body
Unlike some storage solutions, a toolpod can provide additional storage without using the tipping body for tools and equipment.
An Alternative to a Crewcab
Where a suitable crewcab chassis is difficult to source, a longer-bodied tipper with a toolpod can provide another way to achieve the storage capacity you need. They also offer additional security over a crewcab being of solid construction unlike a crewcab which has windows.
Built Around Your Business
Every business uses its vehicles differently. The right tipper and toolpod combination can be specified around your operational requirements, helping you get more from your vehicle. At Van Guru Fleet Solutions we carry toolpods in stock meaning a quick turnaround on the vehicle conversion and if we don’t have the correct pod size for your operation we can build a bespoke size.
Who Could Benefit from a Tipper with a Toolpod?
A tipper van with tool storage can be particularly useful for businesses that regularly carry both materials and equipment, including:
- Construction and building contractors
- Groundworkers
- Landscapers and tree surgeons
- Highways and maintenance contractors
- Utilities and infrastructure businesses
- Local authorities
- Site service and maintenance companies
If your team needs to arrive on site with the right materials and the right tools for the job, a tipper toolpod could be the solution.
Find Your Ideal Tipper Van and Toolpod Combination
The right tipper configuration can make a real difference to how efficiently your vehicles work for your business.
If you’re looking for a new tipper van, considering a crewcab tipper alternative, or need additional secure storage for tools and equipment, our team can help you explore the options available.
We can discuss your requirements and help you find a tipper and toolpod combination that suits your business, your payload requirements and the work you carry out.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements and find out more about our tipper van and toolpod solutions.
